Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ashlee Wallace

Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 packet of Sloppy Joe Mix
1 small can of Tomato Paste
1 small can Tomato Sauce
1 package of Shredded Mexican Cheese Mix
16 oz. Cottage Cheese or Ricotta
Small pasta of your choice (we like using shells)

Preheat oven to 375. Brown g. beef and drain. Add tomato sauce, paste, mix, and 1 ¼ cup of water and about a hand full of the shredded cheese. Stir and let it simmer until it thickens. I use an 8X8 pan and it just fits. You can use whatever you want. Layer the cooked pasta to cover the bottom. Spread the cottage cheese over the pasta (about half of it). Then the sauce and then sprinkle the cheese. Repeat until the ingredients are gone. Making sure that you end with the shredded cheese on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes on 375.